Volkswagen Golf III (1992 - 1997) - 1997 gti - Electric window motor

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Tue 29 Jan 2008 22:28
1997 gti - Electric window motor - ljjt
Hi,

My brother has a vw golf gti, R reg. A while back the drivers side electric window stopped working, apparenlty the mechanism is fine but it needs a new electric motor, so far he hasnt had quotes for this part for less than 80 quid which seems a bit excessive to me? he's been told they are very rare but surely some one mass produces them fairly cheap? does anyone know of any good internet sites or retailers that sell such a motor for a reasonable price?

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Thanks in advance,

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Edited by Dynamic Dave on 30/01/2008 at 00:49

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Tue 29 Jan 2008 22:50
Electric window motor - Screwloose
LJJT

There are quite a few variations and part-number changes; but the last one that I fitted was £180 from the dealers, so maybe £80 isn't such a bad price.

Make very sure that it's not the switch. It can be very hard to tell.
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Thu 31 Jan 2008 20:16
Electric window motor - AM
Post 1996 have motor and regulator combined.Dealer price is around 160 pounds. I know, had to have mine done. Common prob on these golfs hence second hand quite pricey.
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